Atheros Communications, Inc.
Santa Clara, CA 95054
May 02, 2008 Comprised of AR1511 single-chip GPS receiver and companion ORION v3.0 software suite, Radio-on-Chip for Mobile (ROCm®) solution enables integration of advanced navigation functions into mobile phones and Personal Navigation Devices (PNDs). Assisted GPS technology, advanced parallel search, and tracking sensitivity of -160 dBm, along with real-time ephemeris through cellular networks and Internet, enable accurate location determination for standalone and host-dependent designs.

Spectrum Control, Inc.
Fairview, PA 16415
Apr 25, 2008 Mounted on 63 mm ground plane, single element patch antenna can receive and/or transmit 2 different frequency bands from its 45 mm package. It is developed for GPS using frequencies from 1,575-1,615 MHz (Globalstar) and 1,575-1,621 MHz (Iridium). Also available in RoHS-compliant versions, flat ceramic antenna has low profile and no interference issues to complicate design.

Trimble Navigation Limited
Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3913
Apr 14, 2008 Able to track existing and planned Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) constellations, Trimble® GNSS Choke Ring geodetic antenna combines scientific standard Jet Propulsion Laboratories' choke ring design with Dorne and Margolin dipole element. Choke ring's extended ground plane impedes multipath signals that reflect off of surfaces below antenna from entering receiving element, improving low-noise amplification and GNSS tracking.

Toshiba America Electronic Components (TAEC)
Irvine, CA 92618-1811
Mar 27, 2008 Supplied in 6-pin CST package, TA4029CTC low noise amplifier (LNA) promotes performance optimization in portable systems equipped with built-in TV tuner. Pass-through mode allows strong signals to bypass LNA to prevent degradation of received signal quality, while LNA mode amplifies weak signals to improve reception sensitivity. Another feature, LNA shutdown capability, reduces power consumption by shutting down LNA in pass-through mode.

PCB Piezotronics Inc.
Depew, NY 14043 2495
Mar 19, 2008 Designed for NVH powertrain and vehicle underhood testing applications, Model HT426E01 high temperature preamplifier operates from ICP® sensor power, terminating with BNC connector and utilizing standard coaxial cables. With ability to operate to +120°C, it measures ½ in., and features noise characteristics of 4.9 µV based on A-weight scale. Common automotive applications include underhood measurements, near-field measurements on manifolds, and exhaust after treatment components.

Trimble Navigation Limited
Sunnyvale, CA 94085-3913
Mar 13, 2008 Providing positioning accuracies from submeters to decimeters, GPS Pathfinder® ProXRT combines GPS receiver with H-Star(TM) technology, OmniSTAR correction capability, and optional GLONASS capability. H-Star technology enables users to relocate assets in real-time so they can verify data before they leave job site. Able to operate in extreme temperatures, GPS Pathfinder ProXRT includes Bluetooth® technology, which allows cable-free communications to field computer.

Advantech AMT, Inc
Dorval, Quebec H9P 1G1  Canada
Mar 10, 2008 Incorporating IPOINT auto acquisition controller, Mobile Antenna Systems enable user to acquire satellites in less than 3 minutes with push of button. Designed for DSNG and available in 1.2 and 1.5 M, PIONEER Class antennas integrate with 125 W Ku-Band 1:1 BUC system. ENTERPRISE Class antenna systems come in both 0.9 and 1.2 M, while INTREPID Class antennas are available as portable 6-piece 1.2 M carbon fiber DSNG unit or 2-piece 1.2 M SMC reflector.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Mar 07, 2008 Eliminating output frequency distortions and other audio artifacts, PowerWise LMV1088 dual-input microphone array amplifier delivers natural-sounding voice quality in mobile phones, 2-way radios, and powered headsets. Offered in 3.5 x 3.5 mm, 36-bump micro SMDxt package, it draws only 1 mA of supply current, and has power supply rejection ratio of 85 dB at 1 kHz with typical signal-to-noise ratio of 60 dB and less than 1% total harmonic distortion plus noise.

Iridium Satellite LLC
Bethesda, MD 20817
Mar 06, 2008 Featuring 100% global coverage, Iridium OpenPort provides complete and integrated solution for ship-to-shore crew calling, email, and IP-based data communications. Ship terminal provides dynamic allocation of 3 independent telephone lines and one data port configurable from 9.6-128 kbps. All voice and data circuits can be used simultaneously. Unstabilized, omnidirectional antenna array measures 9 in. high and 22.5 in. in diameter.

Stratos Global Corp.
Bethesda, MD 20817
Mar 03, 2008 Based on Intelsat's Network Broadband Global Maritime Service, OceanVSAT offers continuous communications at bandwidth rates of 128-512 kbps. Automatic Beam Switching system maintains site's Internet session while vessel is underway, and Global Network Monitoring System lets users monitor all remote locations from single monitoring site at any location. It is suited for maritime fleet managers seeking high-bandwidth global data and voice connectivity, regardless of their location.

Tyco Electronics Corp.
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608
Feb 29, 2008 Developed on LH3 0.5 µm pHEMT process and supplied in RoHS-compliant SOT-26 SMT plastic package, M/A-COM MAAL-007304 and MAAL-007306 have noise figures less than 1 dB across respective designed frequency ranges of up to 3 or 2 GHz. They employ monolithic, 2-stage, self-biased design and operate from one 3.0 V supply. Supplied in RoHS-compliant SC-70 SMT plastic package, MAAL-008550 employs single-stage self-biased design and achieves 0.75 dB noise figure up to 2.3 GHz.

Broadcom Corp.
Irvine, CA 92618
Dec 11, 2007 Manufactured in 65 nm process, single-channel BCM7325 integrates single tuner/demodulator and AVC (advanced video coding) decoder that supports multiple video formats. Satellite STB SoC operates on dual-threaded MIPS® CPU core running at 333 MHz, resulting in over 550 DMIPS of performance. Utilizing 400 MHz clock and 32-bit wide DDR2 memory I/F, product supports UMA and non-UMA memory architectures as well as several interfaces for TV output.

Hemisphere GPS
Alberta T2G 3C4  Canada
Nov 30, 2007 Featuring Crescent® GPS technology, XF100(TM) provides integrated solution for collection of position data on ruggedized handheld computers during entry-level surveying and professional GIS applications. SBAS differential support enables sub-meter positioning accuracy, and Compact Flash adapter withstands field use. Also included, COAST(TM) technology maintains accuracy during temporary loss of differential signal. Maintenance-free smart antenna or optional external antenna are available.

Maxim Integrated Products
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
Nov 26, 2007 Model MAX2659 low-noise amplifier achieves 20.5 dB gain and low noise figure of 0.8 dB while maximizing input-referred 1 dB compression point and third-order intercept point at -12 and -2 dBm, respectively. It operates from +1.6 to +3.3 V single supply, consumes 4 mA, and reduces supply current to less than 1 µA in shutdown mode. Available in 1.5 x 1.0 x 0.75 mm, leadless, 6-pin DFN package, unit is specified over -40 to +85°C temperature range.

Tyco Electronics Corp.
Harrisburg, PA 17105-3608
Nov 26, 2007 Featuring variable gain control of 0-5 V and 25-38 dB gain, M/A-COM MAAM-007095-A3GVSA 2-stage variable gain amplifier suits military, space radar, tactical communications systems, and commercial point-to-point radio applications. Matched to 50 W on both input and output, it has typical noise figure of 2 dB with 1 dB compression point of 17 dB. Amplifier utilizes 12-15 V power supply, and can be mounted in either connectorized or drop-in configuration.

National Semiconductor Corp.
Santa Clara, CA 95051-0695
Nov 09, 2007 Built on VIP50 BiCMOS process technology, Model LMP7300 features low-offset voltage of 300 µV, supply current of 10 µA, and supply voltage range of 2.7-12 V for use in 3.3, 5, and ±5 V applications. Low-power amplifier offers adjustable hysteresis and less than 5 µsec propagation delay to enable precise and high-accuracy signal detection. Available in 8-pin SOIC package, unit is suited for precision battery-operated systems.

KVH Industries, Inc.
Middletown, RI 02842
Nov 06, 2007 TracPhone FB250, suited for use in leisure craft and small commercial vessels, is available in 12 in. high dome or 21 in. dome. Designed for large commercial vessels, TracPhone FB500 is available in 27 in. dome or 39 in. dome versions. Antenna systems, featuring common below decks unit and IP telephone handset, utilize FleetBroadband maritime service that provides broadband Internet and voice connections simultaneously.

M/A-COM, Inc.
Lowell, MA 01853
Nov 02, 2007 Featuring variable gain control of 0-5 V and 25-38 dB gain, 2-stage Model MAAM-007095-A3GVSA can be used as low noise amplifier, intermediate amplifier, or driver stage amplifier in communications as well as military and space radar applications. Typical noise figure is 2 dB with 1 dB compression point of 17 dB. Utilizing 12-15 V power supply, amplifier resides in hermitically sealed housing and can accommodate field-replaceable SMA or GPO connectors.

Hemisphere GPS
Alberta T2G 3C4  Canada
Oct 08, 2007 Suited for OEM integration, Eclipse(TM) is based on Crescent® L1 GPS technology that incorporates techniques for reducing code measurement noise and mitigating multipath signals. Users can record and post-process GPS data or choose from differential solutions such as Real-Time Kinematic, OmniSTAR®, and SBAS depending upon application. Along with integrated L-Band tracking powers down when not in use, module features multiple serial and USB ports as well as upgradeable firmware.

RF Arrays, Inc.
Portland, OR 97209
Oct 04, 2007 Model RIF211 provides complete front end capability with power amplifier, low-noise amplifier, and antenna switch. It features power amplifier with current draw of 120 mA while transmitting at 20 dBm output. MMIC includes high gain very low noise LNA (LNA Gain = 15 dB, NF less than 1.0 dB), as well biasing circuitry in miniature 16-pin 3 x 3 x 0.5 mm QFN package. Module is fully matched internally to a 50 ohm output and input impedance.